The judging is based on the significance and magnitude of the achievement, impact of the services, breadth of population served, as well as the length of time and intensity of the activity.

“In selecting Proctors for this award, out award jury of historic theatre experts has acknowledge a theatre of exemplary vision and dedication to its community,” said Fran Holden, Executive Director of LHAT.

James Jamieson of the Schenectady Historic District Commission, Gloria Kishton for the Schenectady Heritage Foundation and Mayor Brian Stratton, were among some of the people who wrote letters supporting Proctors receiving the award.

Since 1926 Proctors has provided entertainment, Broadway performances and more. The great community support the performing arts center has received helped fuel the $30 million expansion on 2003.

Proctors will host the League of Historic American Theatres Annual Conference in 2011.